New Delhi, May 30 -- With the rising employment fraud across all sectors in India, Ernst & Young's (EY) study named 'The First Firewall: Background checks as India Inc's frontline defence' suggests an urgent need to have technology-driven background checks as critical for safeguarding hiring integrity.

The report sheds light on the fact that most of the employment frauds are being committed by experienced professionals. Statistically, 96 per cent in healthcare, 88 per cent in financial services, and 79 per cent in IT/ITeS, underscoring the scale and sophistication of the problem.

"Employment fraud has been a longstanding menace in India. To tackle this, today, background checks have become a non-negotiable across sectors. As we rapidly ...